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Tech Center Midwest MasterCraft Boat Service Department How To Wake Surf Picking the Right Wakeboard Picking the Right Slalom Waterski Adjusting your Slalom Waterski HO Slalom Syndicate Updates Customer Bill Of Rights Water Sports Responsibility Code Directions and Map Employment Opportunities Free Live Chat Software Credit Card Services Discuss  everything water sports! 2005, 2006 & 2007	You are here: Home > How To Wake Surf Wake surfing is one of the most exciting and challenging sports to do behind your boat.  Because a boat can provide you an endless wave on which to practice and hone your skills it is rapidly becoming one of the most popular board sports for inboard owners across the globe. No longer is surfing relegated to only those in coastal areas, wake surfing has unlocked this epic sport for anyone with access to water.   Equipment, Technique, And All The Rest Wake surf board- It’s best to use a board designed specifically for the unique shape of a boat wake for wake surfing.  Many people have tried to use old surfboards (including myself) usually leading to fairly mediocre results.  In order to begin, learn and progress it is important to use equipment that is designed for wake surfing.   Wake surfing rope/ handle- Wake surf ropes are much thicker than wakeboard ropes because you may need to hold on to the rope to pull yourself into the sweet spot of the wake.  Wakeboard ropes are thin, hard to hold on to and can wrap around your hands and arms creating a dangerous situation. Wake surfing is all about having fun, so keep it safe and everybody will have a better time. Boat- Only wake surf behind an inboard boat.  Inboard boats have the propeller tucked up underneath the transom of the boat creating a safe platform for wake surfing. Outboard and inboard/outboard boats have an exposed propeller, which is a very serious safety concern for the rider. Weighting your boat- Wake surfing usually requires additional weight on the side of the boat you intend to surf (most people surf on the port/left side).  Normally, adding weight in the rear of the boat will help you create a wake, which is suitable for surfing.  Each and every boat is different, so experiment with weight placement and the amount of weight.  NEVER exceed your manufactures maximum weight guidelines. Those numbers are there for a reason, so obey them. Driving the boat- When pulling up a wake surfer, you should accelerate even slower than a wake boarder.  Boat speed will vary with make, model and amount of weight but usually around 10mph is ideal  The boat should create a clean and crisp wake, you wouldn’t want to surf a mushy wave would you?  Drive the boat straight, not in a circle.   Getting up- When getting up you should lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest, much like getting up on a wakeboard. Allow the surf board to float naturally and keep it at a 90 degree angle to you and the boat with the nose of the board facing away from the boat.  Place your feet on the board so that your heels rest on the board and your toes are pointing up.  Depending on the board your back foot should be somewhere around a foot from the back of the board.  Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. When the boat accelerates and the rope tightens up, put pressure on your heels, which will flip the board up to meet your feet.  Once you bring the board to your feet, keep your arms straight out in front of you and keep your knees sucked up to your chest. Resist the urge to stand up to quickly as this can cause you to be unstable.  Once you are out of the water and the board is on plane, stand up with a bit of a knees bent stance so that you are balanced on the board. Edge the board away from the boat and the wake so you can get your balance and adjust your feet. Depending on which side of the boat you are riding and which foot forward you use, you will want to adjust your feet so that your toes (regular riders and left side of the boat) or your heels (goofy riders on the left side of the boat) are closest to the edge of the board which is closest to the wake.  This will allow you to “hold an edge” or keep the board in the side of the wave. Once you have moved your feet, gradually edge towards the wake. Once at the wake, use the wake surf rope to position your self in the pocket. This is the area of the wake that generates power and momentum, keeping you moving with the boat. You can generate speed and momentum by applying weight to your front foot. On the flip side you can decelerate your board by applying pressure to your back foot. Mastering this technique is crucial to being able to stay in the pocket and riding the endless wave. Once you are comfortable with staying in the pocket, throw the rope to somebody in the boat. After all this is wake surfing, not wake towing! Sort By: Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Most Popular Title Manufacturer Newest Oldest 120 per page 240 per page 480 per page 720 per page 1200 per page Page of 1   2007 Hyperlite CoEx Wakesurf Board 2008 Hyperlite Broadcast 5.6 Wake Surfboard 2008 Hyperlite Broadcast 4.9 Wake Surfboard List Price: $330.00 Our Price: $297.99 Sale Price: $297.99 You Save $32.01! List Price: $300.00 Our Price: $279.99 Sale Price: $279.99 You Save $20.01! List Price: $300.00 Our Price: $279.99 Sale Price: $279.99 You Save $20.01! Hyperlite CoEx Wakesurf Board - The CoEx is Hyperlite's smallest wakesurfer at only 4'4".  A softer, thicker rail gives the rider more of a surfy feel.  This shape was designed by Brian Grubb, Erik Ruck, and Scott Byerly to be a short board with wakeskate maneuverability.  Even with its small size the CoEx  can be ridden by larger riders because it sits higher in the water than other boards.  Has one 2.1" Sure Thing fin. The Hyperlite Broadcast 5'6" is intended for larger riders who want to rip.  The Broadcast series is designed with more of a traditional wakeboard rail to ride deeper in the water.  This board will be prefered by riders who want to surf the way they board.  The Broadcast will be quicker reacting and harder edging with more of a centered weight distribution.  The Broadcast 5'6" has a 3.5" Black Ball center fin and two 1.3" Disorder outside fins. The Broadcast 4'9" is intended for your average sized ripper who wants to rip. The Broadcast series is designed with more of a traditional wakeboard rail to ride deeper in the water. This board will be prefered by riders who want to surf the way they board. Phase Five Drew Daniello Pro Wakesurf Board Phase Five Oogle Wakesurf Board Phase Five Icon Wakesurfer List Price: $495.00 Our Price: $464.99 Sale Price: $464.99 You Save $30.01! List Price: $454.00 Our Price: $415.00 Sale Price: $415.00 You Save $39.00! List Price: $409.00 Our Price: $375.00 Sale Price: $375.00 You Save $34.00! Phase Five allowed two time wakesurf world champion Drew Daniello to design his own board for 2007.  At 54" it is a little shorter and a hair wider than a Prop.  The Drew Pro also features a sharper edge to make it a bit quicker.  The quickness is also boosted because the drew is a bight lighter as well.  If this board is good enough for Drew, it is good enough for you.   Rider Size:  under 220 pounds The Oogle is designed for the larger wakesurfer or someone who prefers to cruise in the pocket. It is an easier board to handle and still has trick capability. The greatest advantages of this board are it's buoyancy, surf style maneuvers, and ability to surf smaller wakes. Dimensions:  58" x 20 3/4" x 3/4"   Core:  Divinycell Core   Glass:  E-Glass/3-D Weave   Rider Size:  under 250 pounds (The Oogle is the surfer of choice by waterskis.com's own Nick Sandvig, Nick Gargaro, and the notorious Corey King) Fun for the groms, as well as performance riders. The nose is tucked in for spins and tricks and quick rail to rail action. Turned down rail design with gradual entry rocker make it fast & maneuverable. Comes standard with a 2.25" x 5.50" single fin. Dimensions: 50" x 20" x 3/4" Core: Divinycell Core Glass: E-Glass/3-D Weave Rider Size: Under 165 pounds Ships assorted colors!!! Phase Five Prop Wakesurf Board Liquid Force 4.2 Custom Wakesurf Board Liquid Force 4.10 Custom Wakesurf Board List Price: $409.00 Our Price: $375.00 Sale Price: $375.00 You Save $34.00! Our Price: $399.99 Our Price: $399.99 Keeping the bigger peeps moving, the Prop is fast and floaty for off the lip surf maneuvers and lip slides. A larger fin gives more drive. At 54" the Prop is slightly smaller and more manueverable than the Oogle and just a hair longer than the Icon making it an excellent choice for wakesurfers up to 220 lbs. Like all Phase 5 wakesurf boards the Prop is hand painted so that each one is custom! Dimensions: 54" x 20 1/2" x 3/4" Core: Divinycell Core Glass: E-Glass/3-D Weave Rider Size: under 220 pounds Ships assorted colors!!! Jimmy Redmon has taken his many years of shaping wakeboards and surfboards and used the experience to build what some are calling the best wakesurfers yet! Jimmy Redmon has taken his many years of shaping wakeboards and surfboards and used the experience to build what some are calling the best wakesurfers yet! Liquid Force Custom Thruster Wakesurf Board 4' 6" Obrien 5.0 Wakesurf Board Obrien 4.6 Wakesurf Board Our Price: $449.99 Our Price: $199.99 Our Price: $199.99 Jimmy Redmon has taken his many years of shaping wakeboards and surfboards and used the experience to build what some are calling the best wakesurfers yet! The Obrien Alias 5'0" wakesurf board is a true surf inspired design that rides high in the water.  The 5'0" board will work with wakesurfers up to 250 lbs.  We also recommend this to driect drive or other boats with smaller wakes.  This easy to ride board comes at a price you can't beat. The Obrien Alias is a surf inspired design that rides high in the water.  The 4'6" board will work with wakesurfers up to 180 lbs.  This easy to ride board comes at a price you can't beat. DVD Wakeswakeurf Instructional Vol. 1 & 2 Accurate Wakesurf Line List Price: $42.95 Our Price: $39.95 You Save $3.00! List Price: $55.00 Our Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $49.99 You Save $5.01! Filmed and edited by Matt Staker of Alliance, and shot in HD on 35 mm film! Hosted by 3 time World Wakesurf Champion Drew Danielo, and featuring Women’s World Wakesurf Champion Jessica Oswald, this set offers Beginner’s and Advanced instruction and is your complete guide to learning how to Wakesurf. This two-disc set teaches everything from equipment basics to advanced tricks, and is a must-have for anyone that wants to learn to tear it up on a wakesurf board! Accurate Wakesurf Rope with Handle - 20" total length. One 5' take off section for boats without towers. 10" EVA handle with foam floats. Four 2" diameter knots, two feet apart from each other
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